Iran Attacks US Forces in Jordan as Regional Conflict Spreads

Iran fired missiles at US bases in Jordan, ending a pause in direct strikes on American forces. The attack followed US-Saudi operations that killed at least 20 Popular Mobilization Force fighters in Iraq on July 29, 2026. Houthi rebels blockaded Saudi ports; Iraq's al-Nujaba militia threatened retaliation. Trump pledged the US would hit Iran "hard." No diplomatic off-ramp exists.